Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise (2023 release)

The Adobe ColdFusion runtime environment is a Java application that takes advantage of many powerful services in the Java EE platform to connect to databases, manage security, and process application requests. When Adobe ColdFusion (2021 release) Enterprise Edition is installed in the Java EE configuration on top of a Java application server, it uses the server’s Java EE infrastructure to execute ColdFusion applications as pure Java bytecode. Developers can then continue to develop and deploy ColdFusion pages while easily managing ColdFusion server settings using the ColdFusion Administrator.

Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) supports IBM® WebSphere, Oracle® WebLogic, Adobe JRun, Apache Tomcat, and JBoss. For details, see the systems support matrix.

Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) supports most major databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2, Sybase, and IBM Informix. For a complete list of supported databases, see the systems support matrix.

Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) supports most major web servers, including IIS, Apache, and Sun™. For a complete list of supported web servers, see the systems support matrix.

No. Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) cannot be run as a 32-bit application on the 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS. For details about supported platforms, see the ColdFusion system requirements. 

No. Adobe ColdFusion (2021 release) uses CFML to build applications. ColdFusion makes it possible to take advantage of the power of Java application servers without learning complex technologies, such as the Java language, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java servlets, or Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). If you are already using Java, ColdFusion can use virtually any existing Java libraries or classes because it is compiled straight to Java Virtual Machine bytecode, just like Java source code.

Yes. You can use ColdFusion to call local or remote Microsoft .NET assembly classes as CFML objects. ColdFusion applications can use .NET assemblies to directly access and control Microsoft products (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint), use existing .NET components, or use .NET assemblies that you create to leverage features that are difficult to use or not available in ColdFusion or Java.

Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code, the all-new Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for VS Code, helps developers to edit and validate code, manage files and projects, and debug and scan for security vulnerabilities. ColdFusion Builder extension provides a unified, customizable, and extensible development environment to code applications, manage servers, and deploy projects. ColdFusion pages are simple text files, just like HTML pages, so you can develop them with any text editor.

Complimentary Adobe ColdFusion Standard is available to all eligible education customers for learning purposes only, not for production purposes. Students, faculty, and staff can get serial numbers to activate downloadable trial versions by sending a mail to this address. Attach a copy of your student ID, faculty ID, or employee ID, or a letter on institutional letterhead proving your current affiliation. When validated, you are emailed a complimentary educational serial number for Adobe ColdFusion Standard. It can take up to two weeks after your request to receive the serial number.

One of the following documents must be uploaded during registration to prove eligibility:

• Student ID showing current enrollment
• Faculty ID showing current employment
• Employee ID showing current employment
• Statement on educational institution letterhead confirming student, employee, or faculty member status

Scanned copies must be formatted as a GIF or PDF file.

You can send a mail for up to 30 education serial numbers for student lab learning purposes.

Yes. Adobe ColdFusion for education is available for purchase. The paid version of Adobe ColdFusion for education does not have the restriction that it must be used only for learning purposes.

No. Platinum Maintenance and Support and Upgrade Plans are only available for purchase to customers who have a paid license for Adobe ColdFusion Standard.

Complimentary installation support is available. Developer or Technical Support plans for issues beyond installation support are available for purchase. Visit the U.S. Adobe support programs page http://www.adobe.com/support/programs or the U.K. Adobe support programs page http://www.adobe.com/uk/support/programs/ for additional information.

ColdFusion 2016, 2018, and 2021 release, easily migrate to ColdFusion (2023 release). For details on migrating to ColdFusion (2023 release), see the migration guide.

Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) is available for purchase online from the Adobe Store and through our network of partners and resellers. View Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) purchasing information.

Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) is sold in two editions: Standard Edition costs US$2,499 per two cores, and Enterprise Edition costs US$9,499 per eight cores. ColdFusion can also be used for development at no cost with the complimentary Developer Edition, a full-featured server for development use only.

You may also purchase ColdFusion Enterprise Edition on a per virtual core metric to deploy ColdFusion on the cloud or VMs. Reach out to adobecoldfusion@adobe.com for more details.

ColdFusion Enterprise Edition is the solution for delivering high-performing websites and applications in a clustered or virtualized environment. Also, it provides deep insight into the performance of your websites and applications. ColdFusion Standard Edition is the solution for delivering a robust website with moderate volumes of traffic on a single server. Some features are available only with ColdFusion 2023 Enterprise Edition, and some features in ColdFusion 2023 Standard Edition are limited by performance through one shared simultaneous request. To learn more about the product editions, visit the product editions page.

Special upgrade pricing is available to those customers who have a valid ColdFusion (2021 release) license. Customers running ColdFusion 2018 or earlier are not eligible for upgrade pricing.

• To upgrade to ColdFusion (2023 release) Enterprise, see http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-enterprise/buying-guide.html
• To upgrade to ColdFusion (2023 release) Standard, see http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-standard/buying-guide.html

You might be eligible for a complimentary upgrade to ColdFusion (2023 release). To find out more, submit your request via the web.

If you have a current ColdFusion subscription or maintenance plan, you should have received an email or letter with instructions. If you did not, contact Customer Service and include your ColdFusion serial number in your request.

ColdFusion Enterprise Edition allows a maximum of eight containers to be used for every Enterprise license, provided the underlying instance is licensed as per the ColdFusion End User Licensing Agreement (EULA).